There are a lot of universities around the world and sometimes it is difficult to decide which one to choose. I have already chosen Mykolas Romeris University and I am really glad about my decision. But today I would like to talk not only about my psychology studies here, at MRU, I would like to compare it with the same psychology studies at other university, and I chose University of Essex.
Syllabus for psychology specialization in both universities are quite similar. During the study program of psychology students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in a different spheres of psychology. They learn how to explain and assess human behavior, personality and emotional state and how to provide psychological assistance. Psychology graduates have high skills in writing, critical thinking, experimental design and statistical analysis.
Despite similarities there are also some differences. The Psychology Department at Essex is well equipped for both teaching and research and MRU almost only for teaching. University of Essex have more specialist laboratories and modern equipment for psychological research.
Psychology studies at University of Essex cost 3375£ per year and at MRU you have to pay 5220Lt per year. As you can see studying at University of Essex is more expensive. One more difference between those two universities is term of study. At University of Essex term of study lasts 3 years, while at MRU it lasts 3 and a half year.
Psychology studies at University of Essex cost 3375£ per year and at MRU you have to pay 5220Lt per year. As you can see studying at University of Essex is more expensive. One more difference between those two universities is term of study. At University of Essex term of study lasts 3 years, while at MRU it lasts 3 and a half year.
And now about hostels. MRU hostels are really cheaper than hostels at University of Essex. But higher price ensure and better conditions. At MRU hostels you have to share your room with one, two or even three other students and at Essex hostels every student have his or her own room. There is a flat with 16 room, one kitchen and 3 or 4 bathrooms. Students don't have to share room they just have to share kitchen and bathrooms.
In my point of view both universities have their own pluses and minuses. Who knows maybe now, when I have found more information about studies abroad, I will choose University of Essex for my Master degree.
References:
http://www.essex.ac.uk/depts/psychology.aspx (looked at 2012.02.19)
https://www.mruni.eu/lt/busimiems_studentams/bakalauro_studijos/studiju_programos/psichologija/ (looked at 2012.02.19)
http://socialsciences.universityofessex.org/assets/images/about-essex.jpg (looked at 2012.02.19)
